A5069041663- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Brucella: diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Intramuscular injections and effects
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
King Saud University
2012-2023
King Saud Medical City
2019-2023
Jazan University
2019
King Khalid University Hospital
1990-2016
King Khalid University
1991-2015
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
1994
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus (MERS-CoV) outbreak in 2014 was associated with high public anxiety the affected countries. Media speculations may have increased this psychological distress. The healthcare community most distressed because they were at highest risk of infection. This study is first to explore MERS-CoV epidemic impact on medical students' perception and determinants their distress during outbreak.We randomly selected surveyed 200 students from College Medicine...
Objectives: To quantify parental acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine and assess hesitancy (VH) for vs. childhood vaccines. Methods: Eight scale (VHS) items, adopted from WHO's Strategic Advisory Group Immunization (SAGE), were used to VH routine We distributed online survey parents with commence national vaccination program in Saudi Arabia. Results: Among 3,167 parents, 47.6% are decided vaccinate their children against COVID-19. The most common reasons refusal inadequate safety information...
To assess the prevalence of vaccine hesitancy and its determinants among Saudi parents. In addition, we explored relationship between child's immunization status. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using interviews with parents visiting outpatient clinics at King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom Arabia, July 2017 October 2018. The strategic advisory group experts on survey used. Results: total 500 were interviewed. Twenty percent hesitant to get their child vaccinated....
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) was the fourth country in world to authorize BNT162b2 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine, which it rolled out on December 17, 2020 and first targeted at healthcare workers (HCWs). This study assesses vaccine uptake among this group during month its availability.
As the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant emerged and spread globally at an alarming speed, healthcare workers' (HCWs) uncertainties, worries, resilience, coping strategies warranted assessment. The COVID-19 pandemic had a severe psychological impact on HCWs, including development of Post-Traumatic Stress symptoms. Specific subgroups such as front-line female workers, were more prone to poor mental health outcomes difficulties facing stress.
Background: Monkeypox virus re-surged in May 2022 as a new potential global health threat, with outbreaks bursting multiple countries across different continents. This study was conducted Saudi Arabia during the first month following WHO announcement of outbreak, to assess healthcare workers (HCWs) perceptions of, worries concerning, and vaccine acceptance for, Monkeypox, light resolving COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A national cross-sectional survey between 27 10 June 2022, Arabia. Data were...
One hundred two children, 45 days to 14 years of age, with proven brucellosis were studied illustrate the epidemiologic, clinical and laboratory findings assess outcome antimicrobial therapy. The main source infection was consumption raw milk in 80% patients. predominant presenting symptoms signs fever, arthralgia, malaise, weight loss, arthritis, hepatosplenomegaly lymphadenopathy. Brucella melitensis isolated from 75% 87 Diverse hematologic biochemical abnormalities found. Different...
As the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) continues to occur in small outbreaks Saudi Arabia, we aimed assess knowledge, attitudes and intended practices of healthcare workers (HCWs) during early stage COVID-19 pandemic compare worry levels with previous findings MERS-CoV outbreak 2015. We sent an adapted version our previously published questionnaire same cohort HCWs at a tertiary hospital Arabia. About 40% sample had experience confirmed or suspected patients, those...
Background: Vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is under investigation. A few reports suggest the possibility from mothers to their neonates. Most neonates have mild symptoms, but some develop multisystem involvement and shock. Case Presentation: We report two cases possible vertical The first case shows maternal infection with in second trimester followed by recurrent third right before delivery. infant demonstrated respiratory distress soon after delivery along myocardial dysfunction...
Background: Healthcare workers' (HCWs') travel-related anxiety needs to be assessed in light of the emergence SARS-CoV-2 mutations. Methods: An online, cross-sectional questionnaire among HCWs between December 21, 2020 January 7, 2021. The outcome variables were HCWs' knowledge and awareness B.1.1.7 lineage that was recently reported as UK variant concern, its associated travel worry Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) score. Results: A total 1,058 completed survey; 66.5% female, 59.0%...
Abstract Background The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) was the fourth country in world to authorize BNT162b2 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine, which it rolled out on December 17, 2020 and first targeted at healthcare workers (HCWs). This study assesses vaccine uptake among this group during month its availability. Methods A national cross-sectional, pilot-validated, self-administered survey conducted HCWs KSA between 27, January 3, 2021. included sociodemographic details, previous...
Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused an unprecedented health crisis around the world, not least because of its heterogeneous clinical presentation and course. The new information on pandemic emerging daily made it challenging for healthcare workers (HCWs) to stay current with latest knowledge, which could influence their attitudes practices during patient care. This study is a follow-up evaluation changes in HCWs’ attitudes, as well anxiety levels regarding COVID-19 since...
IFN- γ has been used in the treatment of IL-12R β 1 deficiency patients with disseminated BCG infection (BCGosis), but optimal dose to reach efficacy is not clear. We a 2.7-year-old patient and refractory BCG-osis. IFN was started at 50 μ g/m 2 3 times per week. The upgraded 100 mcg/m after months, then 200 6 months afterwards. Serum mycobactericidal activity lymphocytes number function were evaluated throughout study. There no clinical response or doses. However, there some additional...
To investigate whether the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic has had any effects on pediatric vaccination rates at main university hospital in Saudi Arabia.
Background: Monkeypox disease (MPOX) recently re-emerged in May 2022, causing international outbreaks multiple non-endemic countries. This study demonstrates a novel comparison between the knowledge and perceptions of Saudi healthcare workers (HCWs) general public regarding MPOX. Methods: An online survey, conducted from 27 to 5 June assessing participants' MPOX monkeypox virus (MPV) terms transmission, vaccination, isolation precautions, their attitudes toward seeking more information....
To evaluate the effectiveness of topical eutectic mixture local anaesthetics (EMLA®) cream in reducing pain associated with vaccination injections.This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study that included children who presented for routine immunization. Eligible were randomly assigned to receive either EMLA® or placebo cream. The Modified Behavioural Pain Scale (MBPS) used assess baseline and postvaccination scores, while visual analogue scale (VAS) at time needle prick end...
As the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant spreads in several countries, healthcare workers' (HCWs) perceptions and worries regarding vaccine effectiveness boosters warrant reassessment.An online questionnaire among HCWs Saudi Arabia (KSA) was distributed from Dec 1st-6th 2021 to assess their perceptions, advocacy variant, perception of infection prevention measures vaccination prevent its spread, related comparison other variants, agreement with mandatory general for adults.Among 1,285 HCW...
A study has been carried out in Riyadh to determine the incidence and distribution of Down's syndrome births during a 9-year period from July 1982 June 1991. was ascertained 42 (23 females 19 males) 23,261 consecutive babies born alive Saudi women, giving an 1 554 live (1.8 per 1,000). trend towards increased with advanced maternal age or parity found. Cytogenetic studies were performed on 37 cases which all but non-disjunction trisomy 21, while remaining infant had translocation. This...
Abstract Background Monkeypox virus re-surged in May 2022 as a new potential global health threat with outbreaks bursting multiple countries across different continents. This study was conducted during the first month of WHO announcement to assess healthcare workers (HCWs) within Saudi Arabia, exploring their perception, worries, and vaccine acceptance for in-line resolving COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A national cross-sectional survey between 27 June 10, 2022, Arabia. Data were collected on...
Objectives: This study aims to assess COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, uptake, and hesitancy among parents caregivers of children in Saudi Arabia during the initial rollout pediatric vaccination. Methods: An electronic survey was used collect data from participants who visited a center. The included demographic data, status their children, reasons for acceptance or rejection. Vaccine Hesitancy Scale (VHS) tool also employed attitudes toward routine childhood Multivariate binary regression...
<b>Background</b> : The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccination as a part of the global expanded program for immunization. Although BCG vaccine is usually safe vaccine, number complications with lymphadenitis being most common complication, can occur. <b>Aim</b> We evaluated frequency, clinical presentation and treatment modalities after in Saudi children. <b>Results</b> A total 145 patients presented between January 2005 December 2010. In...
Abstract Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is a zoonotic virus from camels causing significant mortality and morbidity in humans the Arabian Peninsula. The epidemiology of remains poorly understood, while case-based seroepidemiological studies have been employed extensively throughout epidemic, viral sequence data not utilised to their full potential. Here we use existing MERS-CoV explore its phylodynamics two known major hosts, camels. We employ structured coalescent...
The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine contains live attenuated Mycobacterium bovis; was first used in humans to prevent tuberculosis (TB) 1921. World Health Organization (WHO) established the Expanded Program on Immunization 1974 ensure that all children have access routinely recommended vaccines including BCG. Each year 120 million doses of BCG are administered worldwide. Intradermal gives rise a classic primary complex consists cutaneous nodule at site injection and subclinical...
Background: The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron spread fast globally and became the predominant variant in many countries. Resumption of public regular life activities, including in-person schooling, presented parents with new sources worry. Thus, it is important to study parental worry about variant, willingness vaccinate their children, knowledge school-based COVID-19 precautionary measures. Methods: A national, cross-sectional, pilot-validated online questionnaire targeting Kingdom Saudi Arabia (KSA)...